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Running a trucking business in the United States requires more than just keeping vehicles on the road. It requires staying fully compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. As a trusted Form 2290 e-file provider, we understand how essential DOT compliance is for smooth operations, safe fleets, and hassle-free audits. Here’s a clear, informational guide to help carriers, owner-operators, and new authorities stay aligned with federal requirements.
Start e-Filing Form 2290 Now!DOT compliance means the set of rules and safety standards laid out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that all commercial motor carriers have to comply with. They regulate safe transportation practices, avoid accidents, and ensure that all vehicles remain duly fit to operate on the road.
Every trucking company must keep a complete DQF for each of its drivers. These records include:
The proper documentation protects your company during audits and ensures that only qualified drivers are operating your trucks.
HOS rules help prevent driver fatigue. Carriers need to use FMCSA-approved devices, track on-duty, off-duty, sleeper berth, and driving hours, and keep logs for at least six months.
Any violation could lead to fines and possible shutdown of operations or increased CSA scores.
A DOT-compliant fleet requires:
Detailed maintenance records will hold great value during roadside inspections or compliance reviews.
FMCSA expects the carriers to adhere to the Part 382 regulations which include:
Carriers must be registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and ensure proper reporting of all the results.
FMCSA's Compliance, Safety & Accountability (CSA) program monitors the carrier performance using:
Good CSA scores help trucking companies win better contracts and avoid compliance reviews.
While DOT mostly emphasizes safety and operations, your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) filing is equally important in maintaining legal compliance. Without a valid IRS-stamped Schedule 1, you cannot do the following:
Renew your DMV registration
Obtain your IRP plates
Complete UCR filings
Keep your truck active on the road
We will streamline 2290 compliance so that you can focus on other DOT requirements. By e-filing Form 2290 with us,
DOT compliance is an ongoing affair, but your 2290 need not be a problem. Allow us to carry out your HVUT filing quickly, safely, and accurately.
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